DPC-8EZ Gen3 Programmable Bypass Switcher with MIDI

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Description

The DPC-8EZ Gen3 is our updated compact pedalboard control system with eight effects loops and MIDI.

A bypass looper can streamline your rig in ways you never thought possible – imagine being able to tap one footswitch to go from verse to chorus to bridge of a song, while changing up to eight different effects plus two MIDI devices!

If you already have a MIDI controller, the DPC-8EZ can act as a MIDI “slave” on any available channel. You can even connect two or more DPC-8EZ to control more pedals.

The DPC-8EZ is fully compatible with the Disaster Area Gen3 pedal controllers – connect it to add eight effects loops under MIDI control. The DPC-8EZ can also function as a standalone MIDI controller for up to two devices.

Do you have a MIDI-capable multi-effects unit like the Line 6 Helix / Helix LT / HX Effects, or Fractal AX8? The DPC-8EZ Gen3 can interface directly with your rig to add up to eight independently controllable loops for your non-MIDI pedals! Combine your favorite analog distortion, compression, modulation, and delay pedals with the digital sounds from your other gear, without giving up your control and flexibility.

What’s new in Gen3?

The switching system at the heart of the DPC-8EZ is so robust and transparent that we didn’t dare to change it! We did add a few nice new features, though!

Faster, more powerful 32-bit processor

Improved USB MIDI capabilities

User-definable LED brightness (10 levels)

New MIDI mode controls up to two MIDI devices with program select and tap tempo

DPC-8EZ Insert Connector

The DPC-8EZ Insert allows the controller to function as two separate switching systems with separate audio paths

Split the paths to place loops 1-4 in the preamp of your amp, 5-8 in the effects loop

Split the paths to switch effects in two separate amplifiers or signal chains

Place a volume pedal after your drive pedals / before your modulation and time-based effects

Use the Stereo Link feature to have the left stereo channel use loops 1-4 and the right stereo channel use loops 5-8

MIDI Functions

The DPC-8EZ features a limited but powerful MIDI implementation. Selecting a preset on the DPC-8EZ will send a MIDI program change message to any other connected MIDI devices (MERGE mode.) This program sending is user-definable using the MIDI mode.

Each loop on the DPC-8EZ may also be controlled by a MIDI CC (continuous controller) message.

Any Disaster Area Gen3 device can control the DPC-8EZ as a slave device. This allows the DMC or DPC to select saved presets on the DPC-8EZ and still pass MIDI control data to any other MIDI pedals on your board.

Cables and Connections

Please note that in order to pack the maximum connectivity into the DPC-8EZ, the jack spacing is very tight. We have tested several different brands and types of patch cables and have found DisasterPlugs to be the best solution for cabling up a DPC-8EZ. 36 plugs (3 kits) are required to cable 8 effects and one volume pedal into a DPC-8EZ. Other options include George L’s and Lava solderless kits, including Mini-ELC and Tightrope kits. Customers wishing to use soldered connections may use Switchcraft 380 straight plugs.

We also offer several cable options for the MultiJack.

TRS Insert Cable: Connects two device TIPs to the MultiJack. Works for Empress and Meris devices.

TRS Insert RP1: Connects one device TIP and one RING to the MultiJack. Works for one Empress / Meris device and one Chase Bliss device

TRS Insert RP2: Connects two device RINGs to the MultiJack. Works for two Chase Bliss devices.